Firm Profile > KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law > Moscow, Russia

‘The team is reliable, result-focused and totally dedicated to the client.’

‘Andrey Korelskiy is the practice leader and an extremely committed and a highly effective litigator.’

‘Our cooperation with KIAP lasts for many years now, and we can confidently say that it is one of the most reliable law firms in the market, with an excellent reputation and worthy professional experience. Litigation is a key specialisation of the team – and here they are really at their best: competent lawyers work well in a team and always complete all tasks assigned to them on time and in full.’

‘Our first contact at KIAP is Andrey Korelskiy. An authoritative and respected lawyer and mediator, a positive and open person with excellent communication skills. It is easy to discuss with him even the most difficult cases, he will always find the best solution that meets the interests of all parties.’

‘They are constantly in contact, giving advice, and go beyond the usual formal “question and answer”. KIAP tries to help by taking into account the vast background of the project, sometimes anticipating expectations.’

‘Elena Buranova always tries to give in her consultations even more than is required, which is appreciated by us. One feels that Elena is really interested in intellectual property and is ready to share her knowledge with others.’

‘Elena Buranova has in-depth knowledge of various aspects of IP law and great strategic vision which enables her to solve any complex business challenge. Being a highly experienced lawyer and an efficient negotiator, she has strong mentorship skills and is actively involved in all matters the team handles.’

‘Maxim Tabolo is fantastic when it comes to prosecution issues and portfolio management. What makes Maxim stand out is his flair to provide all the information that is needed to make a decision in the first exchange of e-mails/phone call. This is so convenient and I would definitely recommend Maxim for anyone from another jurisdiction or someone who just does not have any experience with IP law in Russia.’

‘Dedicated and to-the-point advice. They try to find the best solution for the client without pushing unnecessarily for initiating procedures. Swift responses to queries.’

‘The professional qualities of the KIAP team, combined with the quality of the provided consultations and the sufficiency of internal intellectual resources, is a serious competitive advantage over other law firms in terms of price and quality of services.’

‘Elena Buranova is exactly that partner of KIAP who can be called the diamond of the entire team. Her level of professional knowledge in the field of patent law and experience in practical application deserves respect and the highest praise.’

‘Competence, punctuality, exceptional politeness and consistency.’

‘The IP practice of KIAP is knowledgeable, responsive, pro-active and a pleasure to work with. I believe that the team is perfect for trade mark contentious and non-contentious work in Russia. They understand the business goals of clients and are able to provide clear and truly bespoke solutions. Compared to other firms I have worked with in Russia, KIAP stands out with the clarity of work that they carry out until the end of the project. The billing policy is very clear and consistent.’

‘Konstantin Astafiev is an excellent lawyer with unique expertise in criminal law.’

‘Dmitry Kalinichenko is distinguished by a high level of erudition and professional competence. It is comfortable to work with Dmitry, he is always in touch and always up to date.’

‘Deep knowledge of the criminal law and process, extensive experience, effective approach to communication with law enforcement officials.’

‘Konstantin Astafiev is second to none. Konstantin is a top-qualified professional heading and successfully managing very complicated cases, at the same time he is business-minded, very proactive and extremely hard-working.’

‘Dmitry Kalinichenko is another noteworthy figure within the practice – always displays exemplary behaviour in every aspect of his work, demonstrating how excellent customer service can have a lasting effect on customer relationships.’

‘KIAP’s criminal law practice is one of the strongest on the market. Lawyers with full dedication approach the solution of problems and apply original, comprehensive approaches in their work.’

‘The success of any undertaking depends on the reliability of partners. KIAP is a team that you can trust, and at the same time, be sure that they follow solely your priorities.’

‘Partner Konstantin Astafiev is second to none, in our opinion. An excellent tactician and experienced strategist, he knows how to sort through, get to the truth, and reassemble even the most intricate cases. Extremely insightful with good intuition, deep expertise, and an excellent team working like clockwork under his leadership.’

‘The antimonopoly practice of KIAP is unique in that for many years it has remained one of the few that has been specialised in the issues of antimonopoly regulation of trade activities. Its key capabilities include the ability to settle the claims of antimonopoly authorities at the stage of antimonopoly proceedings, without bringing the issue to court. This clearly indicates a high level of competence and a good knowledge of the current law enforcement practice.’

‘I work with Ilya Ishchuk and Maxim Buzin. They are excellent professionals in their field. In each of them, I value their passion for my work and high level of competence. They know how to achieve the best results.’

‘Good knowledge of current trends in the development of law enforcement.’

‘The team is very mobile, distinguished by strategic planning of antitrust and litigation several steps forward. The line of defence provides several alternatives, which allows you to achieve success. KIAP is distinguished by the honesty of its predictions and is never reassuring in cases where there is no reason for this.’

‘All are excellent experts in the field of antitrust regulation. Ilya Ischuk is responsible for the strategy as a whole, Maxim Buzin for its practical implementation. Their tandem works very well. Apart from unconditional quality, the KIAP colleagues distinguish themselves from other lawyers by their strict adherence to deadlines, and timely and advance preparation of the necessary documents.’

‘Among the members of the team, I can single out Ilya Ishchuk and Maxim Buzin. Both are good practicing professionals with excellent knowledge of the specifics of various industries and of antitrust regulation in general.’

‘The antimonopoly practice of KIAP is made unique by its deep knowledge of the specifics of antimonopoly regulation relating to trading activities.’

‘I work primarily with Ilya Ishchuk. In addition to his highly professional qualities, Ilya is distinguished by a high level of communication and quick feedback.’

‘KIAP has a strength in depth in every area of dispute resolution. It has experience in complex international and domestic arbitration that exceeds most other firms’ experience.’

‘I work with Anna Grishchenkova on international arbitration and litigation matters. Anna is one of the best well-known arbitration practitioners in Moscow. She has an exceptional understanding of the procedural nuances of domestic and international arbitration and is able to deploy that experience very effectively to secure a successful outcome. Anna is also a very accomplished advocate who has analysed (and written about) the psychology of persuasive advocacy. She is able to identify and utilise the most effective approach to arguing a case and is, as a result, a formidable trial lawyer.’

‘KIAP dispute resolution team always looks at the core of the problem and takes a pragmatic approach towards the resolution of the dispute. KIAP always takes into account the perspectives of the possible outcome of each case strategy and in particular handles disputes with due respect to specific features of each jurisdiction.’ 

‘Anna Grishchenkova stands out with her experience and deep expertise.’

‘The team is reliable, result-focused and totally dedicated to the client.’

‘A very strong, experienced practice leader.’

‘Great representation in court, an ability to confidently defend the client’s position.’

‘Sergey Popov demonstrates excellent knowledge of substantive and procedural law, has extensive experience in effective legal proceedings, knows effective practical ways of solving judicial problems.’

‘Highly qualified, reliable, friendly and always available. Very fast response to client requests. The team provides excellent advice focusing on the best interests of the client.’

‘KIAP’s insolvency team is very strong in the Russian market in disputes involving bringing the company’s management to subsidiary liability, as well as in cases challenging a company’s pre-bankruptcy transactions. In addition, KIAP’s lawyers have significant experience in tracing debtor’s assets both in Russia and abroad. There are no hopeless situations for the KIAP team – they are always ready to fight for their client to the end, finding non-standard solutions and arguments.’

‘Ilya Dedkovsky is distinguished by an excellent knowledge of the psychology of judges, which allows him to find an approach to any judge and predict the future course of the trial. He always finds non-standard arguments in favor of his client and knows how to explain complex things in a simple, non-legal language. Ilya is always calm and balanced in court sessions, does not yield to provocations.’

‘Sergey Ilyin is a real rising star in the legal market. He has significant experience in litigation, both in bankruptcy cases and in other categories of cases. Sergey has attention to detail and an ability to convince judges.’

‘Andrey Zuykov is skilled; he provides detailed feedback, finds workable commercial solutions quickly and defends our interests.’

‘Good quality advice on tax law; excellent knowledge of tax law and its application; familiar with the agenda of tax authorities’

‘The tax practice of KIAP is distinguished by the high quality and the variety of services provided, ranging from simple advice on taxation and ending with complex tax disputes in courts. I was particularly impressed by the quick reaction of the lawyers to the request for legal assistance. The work on the projects was carried out by the lawyers within the agreed timeframe. At the same time, it was possible to contact the partner to ask additional questions and get advice.’

‘Andrey Zuykov’s main advantages are his accessibility to the client, as well as his ability to approach complex tax disputes in a non-standard way. It is worth noting Andrey’s ability to foresee specific tax risks while working on a project.’

‘The tax practice at KIAP is synonymous with high quality and innovative approach. Andrew Zuykov is a professional of the highest level, hardworking and proactive. He knows how to use his command of the theory, and perfectly applies the subtleties of the tax framework in practice. I appreciate his knowledge and communication skills.’

‘Flexible approach to solving problems, creativity, the ability to find a way out of any situation.’

‘The corporate KIAP team is distinguished by its unique approach. KIAP always gives extremely practical advice that meets the interests of the client and always takes into account the specifics of the client’s business. KIAP is well versed in the current judicial practice and always advises by taking into account the current judicial realities. KIAP lawyers are always in touch and ready to give prompt and qualified advice.’

‘The most prominent lawyers include Anton Samokhvalov and Ekaterina Spakhova. Anton has excellent experience in various areas of business, which helps him to comprehensively assess the situation and see not only the legal side of the project, but its commercial aspects as well. Ekaterina is an excellent professional who has deep knowledge, and her advice always hits the target, which is what any client needs.’

‘A smaller corporate and M&A team, which also works on litigation at the same time. As a key contact, I would like to highlight Anton Samokhvalov, who is a talented lawyer in the field of transactional work. Anton is distinguished by his deep expertise, attention to detail and quick professional response.’

‘Deep knowledge of the market and detailed understanding of aspects of legal support for e-commerce in the Russian Federation.’